DEPARTMENT 10 - 4-H BEEF
​Penn State Extension, Wyoming County 570-836-3196
​Co-Chairpersons:  Bill Burke 570-240-0714 & Tyler Peterson 570-240-1856

4-H BEEF SHOW
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Premiums:       $12      $11      $10      $9     $8 ​
Beef Cattle – To qualify to show at 4-H Round Up, all market steers must be tagged and registered with the Extension Office by December 1st  f the previous year.  4-H breeding beef animal ear tag number and/or tattoos must be on file at the Extension Office by July 1st.  Breeding beef project animals must be owned and in possession of the exhibitor by July 1st.  Registered animals must be registered in the 4-Her’s name only by July 1st.  No reference to farm name or joint ownership will be permitted.  A project designation form for all registered or crossbreed (non-registered/non-papered) 4-H breeding beef animals and a copy of the animal’s registration papers (if registered) must be on file in the Extension Office by July 1st.  Baby beef project animals must have a designation card completed and turned into the Extension Office by July 1st. 
 
Health Requirements:
  1. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued 30 days prior to arrival is strongly recommended.
  2. All animals must be free of evidence of infectious or contagious diseases and a statement of this is required on the CVI.
  3. Official identification is required for all cattle.  Official identification includes any of the following:
    • A USDA-issued National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES) ear tag having a US shield; or
    • A 15-digit Animal Identification Number (AIN) ear tag starting with “840” and having a US shield
  4. A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is recommended for animals 3 months of age and older (observe appropriate slaughter withdrawal time).
  5. Any animal of unthrifty nature, unsuitable condition, or which cannot be satisfactorily handled under show conditions must be removed from the Fairgrounds.
 
Other Rules & Regulations:
  1. 4-H members must follow the rules in the Wyoming County 4-H Livestock Handbook.
  2. Exhibitors are required to show one of their 4-H project animals in a Master Exhibitor class in order to show in market or breeding classes.
  3. Animals must be presented in the show ring to qualify for ribbons and premiums.
  4. For an animal to receive 4-H ribbons & premiums, they must be exhibited by the owner, unless there is a medical excuse from a doctor.  The animal may then be shown by another Wyoming County 4-H member.  (No Master Exhibitor award will be given.)
  5. Premiums:  A minimum of six (6) animals per breed/section entered will qualify for 100% of the listed premiums.  Less than 6 animals per breed/section will be 50% of listed premiums.
  6. Beef will arrive at the Fairgrounds the TUESDAY before the Fair between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
  7. Market steers must be presented for weigh-in upon arrival to the Fairgrounds.
  8. NO bulls will be allowed on the Fairgrounds.
  9. All beef animals must be dehorned with the exception of miniature beef breeds.
  10. When junior members are showing, the 4-H Livestock Clubs should have people available for assistance.

​4-H Market Steers:
  1. Weigh-In Procedure:  All market animals will be weighed on the same set of scales under the direct supervision of the Penn State Extension Educator.  All animals must fall within designated ranges as set in this book.  In the event an animal is over or under weight they are permitted to step off the scales and immediately be reweighed one additional time.
  2. Each 4-H market steer exhibitor is allowed to exhibit two (2) 4-H market steers but may only sell one (1).
  3. All animals that banner must be sold.
  4. Market steers must be born after January 1st of the previous year, or approximately 18 month of age, at Fair time.  Market steers are not to be over two years old at the day of the sale at the Wyoming County Fair.
  5. In order to sell a 4-H Market Steer at the Fair, the minimum weight is 1,000 pounds and the maximum weight is 1,850 pounds.
  6. Market steers will be placed in classes as determined by the department chairs, after all market steers have been weighed.
  7. There will be no dairy beef crosses.
  8. Animals must be properly castrated.  No bulls allowed.
  9. No premiums will be paid for Homebred classes.
4-H BREEDING BEEF
*Note – The same classifications and premiums stated below are to apply to each of the breeds listed below.     All breeding beef cattle will be judged together by type in their age class.
SECTION 10 – Black Angus                                         SECTION 11 - Charolais
SECITON 12 – Hereford (Horned/Polled)                    SECTION 13 – Red Angus
SECTION 14 – Shorthorn (Horned/Polled)                  SECTION 15 – Scottish Highland
SECTION 16 – Other Registered Breeds                    SECTION 17 – American British White Park
SECTION 18 – Murrey Grey                                         SECTION 19 – Crossbred
SECTION 23 – Miniature Beef Breeds

Class:
  1. Junior Heifer Calves – born after January 1st
  2. Senior Heifer Calves – born September 1st to December 31st of prior year
  3. Summer Yearling Heifer – born May 1st to August 31st of prior year
  4. Junior Yearling Heifer – born January 1st to April 30th of prior year
  5. Senior Yearling Heifer – born September 1st to December 31st of 2 years prior
  6. Two Year Old Heifer – born January 1st to August 31st of 2 years prior
  7. Cow/Calf – calves at side must be either a heifer or steer, calf must be born after January1st of current year.

​Awards:
            Grand Champion 4-H Heifer                             Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Heifer
            Grand Champion 4-H Cow/Calf                        Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cow/Calf
​SECTION 20 – 4-H BABY BEEF
Class:
  1. Steers up to 12 months of age upon arrival at the Fair.
Awards:
            Grand Champion 4-H Baby Beef                       Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Baby Beef
​SECTION 21 – 4-H MARKET STEER
Class:  (determined after weigh in)
  1. Lightweight                  10. Mediumweight                   11. Heavyweight
Awards:
    Grand Champion 4-H Homebred Market Steer                  Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Homebred Market Steer
    Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer                                     Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer
​SECTION 22 – 4-H BEEF MASTER EXHIBITOR
Showmanship skills will be recognized by designating “Master Exhibitor” in each class.  Exhibitors who demonstrate extraordinary skills in fitting and showing their animals will be selected by the judge.
Class:
13. Master Exhibitor – Beginner ages 8-11               14. Master Exhibitor – Junior ages 12-14                      
15. Master Exhibitor – Senior ages 15-18
Awards:  Rate of Gain Award
            Grand Champion 4-H Beef Master Exhibitor                  Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Beef Master Exhibitor
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